Help Scout alternatives
Help Scout is support that feels like ordinary email. These are the other customer support tools in the index, with what each one charges.
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| Tool | What it is | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Help Scoutthe one you asked about | Support that feels like ordinary email | from $50/mo | No |
| Zendeskzendesk.com | The ticketing incumbent | from $19/mo | Free trial |
| Intercomintercom.com | Messenger-first support with an AI agent | from $29/mo | Free trial |
| Freshdeskfreshworks.com | Ticketing with a real free plan | from $15/mo | Yes |
| Frontfront.com | Shared inboxes for whole companies | from $19/mo | Free trial |
| Chatteringchattering.ai | AI chat that answers from your own content | Custom | Free trial |
| Crispcrisp.chat | Shared inbox and chat at a flat price | from $45/mo | Yes |
| Gorgiasgorgias.com | Help desk wired into your storefront | from $10/mo | Free trial |
| Chatwootchatwoot.com | Open-source support inbox you can self-host | from $19/mo | Yes |
Prices are indicative entry-tier figures and change frequently. Confirm on each vendor's pricing page.
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